Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós

Who Is Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós?

Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós is the president and partner of Freemarket International Consulting, a renowned firm specializing in strategy and operations. As one of the leading voices in liberal economic thought, he is also a scholar at the Cato Institute, a global think tank dedicated to individual freedom, free markets, and peace. His ability to provide profound yet accessible insights into economic trends makes him a highly sought-after speaker.

What is his Background?

Throughout his career, Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós has played an active role in key institutions and authored influential works on economics and politics. He serves as the Director of the International Foundation for Liberty, chaired by Mario Vargas Llosa, and as Vice President of the Mises Institute in Barcelona, fostering debates on the challenges faced by open societies.

He is a regular contributor to major national media and sits on the editorial board of El Economista. His previous roles include economic advisor to the Circle of Entrepreneurs, Director of Economic Studies at the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Director of Institutional Relations at the Spanish Confederation of Metal Enterprises.

His publications include noteworthy books such as “Por la Europa de la libertad”, “El modelo económico español”, and “¿Mercado o Estado?”, co-written with former minister Jordi Sevilla, with whom he frequently shares conference stages.